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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,158 and 333,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,158 and 333,570 is: 503,119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,158 : 333,570 = 333,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,158/333,570 = 333,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,158x = 333,570 × 333,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,158x = 111,268,944,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,268,944,900/221,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,119.69

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